If I was using wood, I would build it as a box, close to the width x depth of the speaker base so it could be filled with sand or shot. A good 3/4" cabinet grade plywood or mdf would be my choice. It is more stable than 3/4" board stock, less likely to warp or check and the surfaces finish evenly. I would then get a set of feet that would support the weight of the speaker, available at all the parts stores.
Which wood and design for diy monitor stands?
I am going to build a pair of wooden speaker stands. I have experimented with oak planks that are 3/4 inch thich. I stacked them on isolation cones and then tilted the monitor speakers until I liked the sound stage height and overall sound. I like the overall height to be at about 12" heigh. So before I start. Which wood is best? And ... should I glue together pieces so that there is one chunk of wood ... or have two wooden plates contected by wooden 2x4s?
All advice is appreciated.
Andy
All advice is appreciated.
Andy